4-Day Private Tour of Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, and Pondicherry

Day 1: Chennai Tour

The day 1 of your Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, and Pondicherry tour will begin as our chauffeur picks you up from the Chennai airport/railway station/hotel somewhere between 8:00-10:000 AM. You will be driven to your pre-booked hotel where you will check-in and rest for a while. Once you are energized and ready, we will take you on the Chennai city tour.

The first stop in this day-long excursion will be St. George’s Fort, followed by Santhome Church and Kapaleeshwar Temple. Later, you can head to a local restaurant for lunch at your own expense. Once you have had your meal, we will take you to the Government Museum and Art Gallery to browse the magnificent collection of the 2nd oldest museum in the country.

In the evening, we will take you to the gorgeous Marina Beach—the 2nd longest urban beach in the world! The beautiful location looks even more stunning during sunset, giving you that perfect Instagram-worthy picture! For the last leg of the day tour, we will visit the MGR Memorial which is dedicated to the former chief ministers of Tamil Nadu—M. G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa. You will then be dropped off at the hotel for a pleasant overnight stay.

Day 2: Chennai—Kanchipuram—Mahabalipuram

After relishing a flavorful breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and join us on the road trip to Kanchipuram. Upon arrival, we will first take you to the famous Ekambareswarar Temple. Spread over a massive area of 40 acres, the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is an architectural marvel. Next, we will visit the Kailasanatha Temple for sightseeing. You can also have lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense. After that, we will head to other temples of Kanchipuram like the Vaikunda Perumal Temple—a heritage monument dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Kamakshi Amman Temple—one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, and more.

After a memorable excursion, we will continue our journey to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, you will check in at the hotel and rest for the night.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram—Pondicherry

Breakfast will be followed by checking out from the hotel. Then, our driver will take you on the Mahabalipuram tour. This fascinating excursion will include sightseeing of the Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas Shrine, and Krishna Mandapam. These groups of monuments and clusters of rock-cut cave temples make for a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site and a renowned tourist destination.

After exploring Mahabalipuram, we will drive you to the last location in our tour package, Pondicherry. Upon arriving at the hotel, you will check in and rest for a while. In the evening, you can unwind and recuperate while strolling along the Pondicherry Beach. Later, we will drop you back to the hotel where you can retire for the night.

Day 4: Pondicherry—Chennai

After having a palatable breakfast and checking out from the hotel, you will join our driver and tour guide for your Pondicherry tour. The first stop in the trip would be the Pondicherry Museum and Sculpture Gallery that offers a glimpse of the art and craft testament to Pondicherry’s rich cultural heritage. Then, we will head to Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple—a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Ganesha. After having lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense, you will be taken to Chennai. En route, we will visit Auroville—an experimental township for human unity and transformation of consciousness.

Later, we will drop you at the Chennai airport/railway station/hotel for your onward journey, and with this the 4-day Tamil Nadu tour with Pondicherry will come to an end.

Note: The order of monuments to be visited during the tour can change based on your hotel’s location.